CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER (Medical Officer) – Range 24 / EXE

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some after hours and weekends.

LOCATION: 825 L Street

Example of Duties

The Chief Medical Officer is the medical director for the Anchorage Health Department (AHD) providing day to day medical oversight of the clinical services, including direct patient contact and medical operations of the AHD as well as the direct supervision and management of the Clinic Program Manager and Medical Officers. Interviews and coach’s direct reports, provides timely feedback to clinic staff and assists with balancing the workload within the Clinical Services Division. Educates the AHD and partner agencies on public health outbreaks and concerns. Serves as the medical spokesperson of the AHD promoting health in the community. Advises the AHD Director, Mayor or City Assembly on all matters pertaining to the Medical Operations of the AHD, and the health of the Anchorage Community, and health issues concerning People Experiencing Homelessness (PEH) within the Anchorage Community which may impact the overall health of the Anchorage Community. Stays current with all Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations pertaining to Public Health, Vaccines and Medical Care of emerging Public Health Medical diseases. Plans, organizes, and directs the medical care, in public health emergency response activities, of the department in collaboration with the appropriate AHD and MOA chain of command. Operates as the Medical Sector Commander, during times of natural or man-made disasters affecting the MOA, under the Federal Incident Command System (ICS).

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD’s Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Medical degree from an accredited Medical School (international equivalent of a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and six (6) years of experience in rural and urban medicine, patient care, disease prevention and control, and public health advisement.

All applicants must possess and/or obtain:

• Completion of a medical residency accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) at time of hire.
• A State of Alaska Physician License at time of application.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License at time of hire. 
• Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400). 

Personal Suitability Qualifications:

Per Municipal Code 3.30.024.D Personal suitability qualifications commonly required by any employee occupying a position in any class, such as good character, loyalty, honesty, demeanor, industry, amenability to supervision, and willingness to cooperate with associates shall be qualifications required for each position.

Instructions to applicants:

Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for this position.

Submit a comprehensive resume of your work history.

Submit contact information for three professional references.

Submit copy of transcripts for highest degree awarded.

If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit evidence.

If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214. 

Submit a current copy of your driver’s license and satisfactory driving records. 

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of the applicant’s Alaska driver’s license and a current copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver’s license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines (Download PDF reader).

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process: Once an applicant clicks on the “Apply” link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant’s profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx

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